Oct. 18, 2006

Box Score

Greenville, S.C. - Shea Salinas netted the game-winning goal, and added an assist as the Furman men's soccer team defeated College of Charleston 2-0 on Wednesday night at Stone Soccer Stadium.

Bryan Amos recorded three saves in goal to record his seventh shutout of the season.

Furman's first scoring opportunity came at the 22 minute mark as Patrick Murray raced through the College of Charleston defense. His cross to the back post found a running Chris Davis behind the defender, but Cougar goalkeeper Corbin Waller sprawled to make the save.

Murray nearly tallied the first goal of the season ten minutes later as he held the ball at the top of the box with his back to goal. Murray flicked the ball in the air and volleyed a shot that went just over the crossbar.

Furman had an early scoring opportunity on 57 minutes as Jordan Howard collected a loose ball at the top of the penalty area. The freshman took a touch and hit a shot with the outside of his left boot that was just wide of the near post.

The Paladins nearly broke through in the 60th minute as Eliot Paschalis' through ball found Jon Leathers behind the defense and one-on-one against the `keeper. Waller came off his line and made a sliding save against Leathers' attempt on goal.

Furman tallied a goal on 63 minutes as Salinas netted his second goal of the season. After a Furman corner kick was cleared out by the College of Charleston defense, Kevin Norman's sliding challenge dispossessed the Cougar midfielder. Chris Davis played a ball to Rob Victor at the endline and the sophomore midfielder sent a low cross to the near post. Salinas made the diagonal run to the post and flicked the ball past the sliding keeper.

The Paladins added to their lead in the 71st minute on a Murray goal. Salinas brought the ball through the midfield and found Murray unmarked down the right channel. Murray settled the ball and blasted a 25 yard shot across the mouth of the goal into the far corner of the net.

With the win, Furman improves to 9-5-1 overall, 4-1-1 in the Southern Conference. College of Charleston falls to 9-7-1 on the season, 4-2 in conference action. The win guarantees Furman a home match in the first round of the SoCon Tournament and sets up a matchup with UNC Greensboro on Friday night at Stone Soccer Stadium that will determine the Southern Conference regular season champion.

Scoring Summary:

Furman - Shea Salinas (Rob Victor, Chris Davis) - 62:11

Furman - Patrick Murray (Shea Salinas) - 69:56

Shots: Furman 12, Charleston 8

Saves: Amos (FU) 3, Waller (CofC) 4

Corner Kicks: Furman 4, Charleston 4

Fouls: Furman 10, Charleston 15